Popular Post natway09 Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 They are not telling you to get out they are simply reminding you to get your house in order 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 18 hours ago, rooster59 said: The visa amnesty is now over: Foreigners face fines and possible deportation for overstaying visas The gloves are off, back to the old normal we all knew and understood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 18 hours ago, connda said: Van loads of immigration police hit the streets. "Release The Hounds!!!" Fire up the beamers/smart cars, there's work to be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Letseng Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 19 hours ago, connda said: Good luck deporting people back to places like Australia or Wales and who knows where else as the ever promised "Second Wave" hits the world and countries begin locking down once again - which is why people got stuck here in the first place, lockdowns...remember? But never-mind that. "Bad foreigners! Get out now!!!" No problem to return them to Wales. You only need to put them onto a flight to UK. Europe never closed to their nationals not even to international flights. All borders are open within EU. All they need is to put you onto any flight within Europe/EU and you can get home to a locked down Wales. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greenside Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 19 hours ago, Greenside said: I don't understand the thinking behind this. Are these stranded people a burden on the state? Do they somehow get more than they spend without bringing currency in from their home country? Are they taking jobs away from deserving Thai nationals? What harm are they doing except feeding the economy in some minor way? 4 hours ago, JusticeGB said: They are breaking the law. They were given ample warning that the amnesty was coming to an end so if they did nothing about it they are idiots. I don't think you really get my point. At a time when even small amounts of income matter to businesses, some of which live hand to mouth, the very fact that the government is limiting people's stay for any reason is beyond me. I get that if they break the law they will have to face the consequences, the question really is why don't the authorities keep rolling the extension amnesty forward until it's safe and practical for people to return home? At the very least they could look at it country by country. About the only reason I can come up with is that they have thousands of immigration staff on the payroll and want to make them feel useful. 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Letseng said: No problem to return them to Wales. You only need to put them onto a flight to UK. Europe never closed to their nationals not even to international flights. All borders are open within EU. All they need is to put you onto any flight within Europe/EU and you can get home to a locked down Wales. Australia not so easy. I pity aussies that have been trying to get home but cannot. Best they hide low for a while. I just see no reason to do this. They are not a drain on thailand but a benefit. Surely if they have a flight booked but it keeps getting cancelled you would think a bit of empathy and consideration. But no, not the thai way. Edited November 1, 2020 by Sujo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TEFLKrabi Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 I agree that rules are rules but instead of getting 100 Chinese to come here, why not cater to the expats already enjoying their extended stays and being COVID free in this country. Give them an extension and incentivise them to see the country more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Look at the difference between a 'tourist' already here and a new 'tourist' arriving and the money spent on quarantine etc by the new 'tourist'. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muzzique Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 20 hours ago, connda said: Good luck deporting people back to places like Australia or Wales I agree, most won't want to go back anyway. Because of the cultural similarities that both Wales and Australia share, any man who has enjoyed the delights of the girls in the bars and club of Thailand will be immediately ostracized on return because of their deviant sexual nature. Men only marry women in both countries because the sheep can't cook. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Thailand Noobie said: Before first lockdown people had enough time to get out from Thailand, but they decided to stay, so whose fault is it in the first place? People who can't return their homeland now have already extended Visas, if not, they will end up to jail or deportation center. The whole thing is that there are a bunch of people that didn't listen to what the government said. They ASS U ME d that there would be another extension. Now that are crying it isn't fair Too bad you had loads of time to make arrangements to stay and didn't. Pay the man on your way out. As for this long term expat I am aware things can change and have started plan c. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: What if they already own one? ???? Sorry Needs be a new one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: If only they were as proficient at rounding up the filthy, feral stray dogs as they are for overstaying foreigners. Why, feral dogs rate higher than foreigners..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 6 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: Foreigners who have been in Thailand for 8 months can hardly be considered to be tourists With many breaking their necks to get out of Thailand and back home.... they certainly don't consider themselves as tourists..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CorpusChristie Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, Artisi said: With many breaking their necks to get out of Thailand and back home.... they certainly don't consider themselves as tourists..... All many have had to do is to buy a flight ticket 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heist Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said: All many have had to do is to buy a flight ticket This is a good point. Air travel in 2020 seems like the easiest thing in the world to do, especially with a large number of countries advising against it. Edited November 1, 2020 by heist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjinchiangrai Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 hours ago, TEFLKrabi said: I agree that rules are rules but instead of getting 100 Chinese to come here, why not cater to the expats already enjoying their extended stays and being COVID free in this country. Give them an extension and incentivise them to see the country more. There is still the who question. They may be taking an opportunity to weed out people making visa runs and agent deals. Also, Falangs are not most of the foreigners, maybe it is time for the people from India and Myanmar to go home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, heist said: This is a good point. Air travel in 2020 seems like the easiest thing in the world to do, especially with a large number of countries advising against it. I am not saying that its easy, just saying many Countries are reachable by flight , all of Europe for example 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: All many have had to do is to buy a flight ticket You might like to check how many flights and seats are available to some countries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Artisi said: You might like to check how many flights and seats are available to some countries. People have been flying back to Europe regularly throughout the pandemic 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapamita Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Salerno said: Nor Thailand's problem that those that don't have long-term visa didn't make arrangements to leave during the generous amnesties. what is the generous???? I was leavng thai on twentysix February. stuck in other country they have amnesty as well but since April immigration the same rule for the extension it's until normal flights(boaredergates open) to the country resume plus 30 days . ( only one announcement since April no stories) we're the easy way to clear. Overstayer only small money only if you stay longer than one year gif Problem. But everybody have the chance to make the resident Hill Planet up to one year the only you need the rental contract and health insurance what is valid for immigration the cost is only two hundred dollar for one year. After that in any case have to leave( exception about 50 countrys can renew ) ...very clear and easy Edited November 1, 2020 by lapamita 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Immigration is not saying that you cannot continue to stay. Just that you cannot do it for free anymore. You must apply for 60 day covid-19 extensions. Letter from embassy apparently will not be necessary. They posted recently on their facebook with translations in several languages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 A reported troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 So does this mean that most international airlines are flying int and out of Thailand, and all can easily buy tickets to fly to their home countries? Maybe this means that immigration is not getting the money they are used to getting and need the foreigners to come into a local office and fill the coffers again. Hmmm. Glad I got out last March, before the covid hit the fan. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 11 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: People have been flying back to Europe regularly throughout the pandemic Not every one lives in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) Just when I think I have seen it all another few of the Thai'r than Thai shock me with their contempt for their fellow man, tbf it's a few of the same old apologists but it's times like this that I truly hope karma exists because there are a few people who could really do with a wake up call They forget they are also aliens in a third world country with a volatile nationalist government and no matter how much kow towing or ass kissing they do nobody is safe... Edited November 2, 2020 by mark131v Damned monkey fingers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 5:18 PM, TEFLKrabi said: I agree that rules are rules but instead of getting 100 Chinese to come here, why not cater to the expats already enjoying their extended stays and being COVID free in this country. Give them an extension and incentivise them to see the country more. sure, just have them deposit 800k in the bank with a restriction on withdrawal like every retiree has to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I thought it was extended again, haven't looked into visa topics since I got to yearly recently, what a bag of weight of my shoulders is that! But seems to explain why it became even more quiet very recently up here in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letseng Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 11:12 AM, Sujo said: Australia not so easy. I pity aussies that have been trying to get home but cannot. Best they hide low for a while. I just see no reason to do this. They are not a drain on thailand but a benefit. Surely if they have a flight booked but it keeps getting cancelled you would think a bit of empathy and consideration. But no, not the thai way. I'm stuck in Europe, not even in my country of origin. I could stay till now because of an EU p.port in the family. But I had no amnesty of any sort. Went through the whole immigration bureaucracy. If you think Thai immi can be awkward, welcome to Austria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppyone Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 9:42 PM, Traubert said: Why cant people just do what they're supposed to do? Its not that hard? If they want to deport them but cant they'll just lock 'em up 'til they can. That better? I guess it’s not that hard until you look at the ridiculous air fare prices if you can get the lotto number to get on the plane to start with ,then make sure you got $3,000 to pay for your quarantine, then hopefully you’ve got all the travel regulations right so maybe it’s a little harder than you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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